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BAe 146-100

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Quiet four-engine regional jet built for short runways.

First flight

1981

Category

Regional jet

Seating

70–82

Range

2,909 km

Engines

Four Avco Lycoming ALF 502R-5 turbofans

Status

In service (limited)

The BAe 146-100 is the shortest-fuselage variant of British Aerospace's four-engine regional jet family, introduced in the early 1980s. Designed to operate from short, unpaved, or noise-sensitive airfields, it became notable for its exceptionally quiet operation thanks to its high-bypass turbofan engines mounted on a high wing. The aircraft entered service in 1983 and found favour with regional and commuter carriers, as well as some government and military operators. Its ability to use steep approaches and operate from challenging airports gave it a distinct niche in the market. The 146 family was later rebranded as the Avro RJ series in the 1990s with updated avionics and systems. While production has ended, a number of 146-100 aircraft remain in service worldwide with smaller operators and for special missions.

Notable operators

Air Wisconsin, Dan-Air, Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA), and TNT Airways were among notable operators of the BAe 146-100.

Notable facts

›The BAe 146-100 made its first flight on 3 September 1981.
›It is one of the quietest jet airliners ever built, earning it the nickname 'Whisperjet'.
›Its high-wing, four-engine layout allows steep approaches into noise-sensitive airports.
›The aircraft can operate from short and unpaved runways, expanding its operational versatility.
›The type was later developed into the updated Avro RJ70 with modernised avionics.

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Encyclopaedia

The British Aerospace 146 is a short-haul and regional airliner that was manufactured in the United Kingdom by British Aerospace, later part of BAE Systems. Production ran from 1983 until 2001. Production figures include the Avro RJ, an improved version from Avro International Aerospace, a subsidiary of BAE Systems. Production for the Avro RJ version began in 1992. The Avro RJX, a further-improved version with new engines, was announced in 1997, but only two prototypes and one production aircraft were built before all production ceased in 2001. With 387 aircraft produced, the Avro RJ/BAe 146 is the most successful British civil jet airliner programme.

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